Seminar: Aufbaumodul Kulturwissenschaft I: Keeping the Republic: Historical and Contemporary Inquiries into American Democracy - Details

Seminar: Aufbaumodul Kulturwissenschaft I: Keeping the Republic: Historical and Contemporary Inquiries into American Democracy - Details

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Course name Seminar: Aufbaumodul Kulturwissenschaft I: Keeping the Republic: Historical and Contemporary Inquiries into American Democracy
Course number ANG.05272.04
Semester WiSe 2024/25
Current number of participants 16
maximum number of participants 20
Home institute Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik
Courses type Seminar in category Offizielle Lehrveranstaltungen
Next date Tuesday, 07.01.2025 16:15 - 17:45, Room: Seminarraum 2 [AKStr.35] (Angl.)
Pre-requisites To earn credits in this class, it is essential that you participate actively and regularly. Without in-class participation, you will not be able to receive credit for the course. Here are the key requirements:

* Regular Attendance: Your presence is expected at every class session, as your oral contributions are the basis for receiving your "Studiennachweis." If you need to miss a class, please notify me in advance.
* Preparation: You are expected to thoroughly prepare for each class session by completing assigned readings, writing assignments, and other tasks. The reading workload is approximately 15-30 pages per week.
* Active Engagement: Class sessions are designed for discussion and engagement with the material. You are expected to contribute to class discussions, share your thoughts and ideas, and engage with your peers.
* Independent Work: You will be expected to complete independent research and assignments outside of class time, which may include library research, writing, and other tasks. Make sure to have time available for regular visits to the Steintor library.
* Time Commitment: This class requires a significant time commitment, including regular attendance, preparation, and independent work. You should ensure that your extracurricular activities do not interfere with your ability to dedicate adequate time to this course.
Performance record Students can earn two types of credit in this class:
1) A 'Studienleistung' is recorded in the university's computer system when all tasks set during the lecture period have been completed, regular and satisfactory in-class participation has been achieved, and written assignments have been submitted on time, in full, and of good quality.
2) Students receive credit for a "Modulleistung" upon successfully completing the "Modulabschlussprüfung". Detailed instructions on the nature of the final exam will be given at an appropriate time during the semester.
Studiengänge (für) BA Anglistik und Amerikanistik 60 und 90 LP;
BA IKEAS;
LAG, LAS, LAF
SWS 2
ECTS points 5

Module assignments

Comment/Description

This course offers an exploration of the complexities and challenges of American democracy, from its founding to the present day. Through a critical examination of historical and contemporary texts, students will analyze the ideals and realities of American governance, investigating the tensions between liberty and equality, individual rights and collective responsibilities, and the ongoing struggles for justice and representation. The class will examine relevant documents and positions adopted by influential people, including America's foundational documents, texts by Tocqueville, Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and contemporary thinkers.
Through engagement with primary sources, scholarly debates, and current events, students will gain a deeper understanding of America's democratic heritage and its ongoing evolution, as well as develop critical thinking skills to navigate contemporary debates, particularly in the context of this year's presidential elections and their implications for the future of US democracy.

Admission settings

The course is part of admission "Aufbaumodul Kulturwissenschaft I".
The following rules apply for the admission:
  • Enrolment is allowed for up to 1 courses of the admission set.
  • A defined number of seats will be assigned to these courses.
    The seats will be assigned in order of enrolment.
  • The enrolment is possible from 17.09.2024, 00:00 to 26.10.2024, 23:59.
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